Conditions
Stretch Marks
There are many causes of stretch marks, such as rapid weight gain, but they are mainly recognised as the battle scars of pregnancy, with between 75% and 90% of women developing stretch marks during this time. Stretch marks after pregnancy are the bane of most women’s lives. Because whilst men might think that their partner’s scarred stomach is a tapestry upon which the beautiful experience of childbirth has been embroidered; women will be ruing the fact that they’ve had to mothball their skimpy, summer two-piece. Stretch marks aren’t necessarily uncomfortable, but the affected areas can occasionally be itchy and sensitive. However, there are a number of creams and lotions available that, if used daily, can help to keep the skin supple, while the action of rubbing in the cream can encourage better circulation. Laser treatment can also help to fade the marks, but this isn’t available on the NHS and can be expensive.
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hi im 14 and have stretch marks on my side i get really embarressed when people see them and ask what they are. iv tried using bio oil but it just dont seem to work have you got any suggestions on how i can get them to go there ruining my life because iv got them on my inner thighs aswell and im only a size 10 so im not over wieght so i cant under stand why iv got please helppp
I am 14 i have got stretch marks on my hips, inner thighs and boobs i want to know how to get rid of them without surgery is it possible.
how do you get rid or hide stretch marks!!!
hi i recently watched the last series of the show which i found impressive im a 23 yr old female with 2 children 1 nearly 4 an the other 15mnths old, i want to see if u can help me as u helped the young girl of 19 who had 1 child an she had a tummy tuck because she had some excess skin i also have this abit more than she did!I also wonderd if u could hlp me get a breast enlargment i was refered by my gp 2 the hospital 4 this procedure but they were unable 2 do this because they only do cancer care patients but they did say i wud benefit frm this? i also have alot off excess scin and stretch marks in other places so im concious of my body all this because i lost weight after my last child. im not having anymore children because im a diabetic type 1 an have really rubbish pregnancys but i have maintained the same weight for months now after having a personal trainer theres nothink else i can do for myself please help me i would really appreiciate it.thanks x
hi im only 13 and i have strech marks on the inside at the top of my legs im getting worried and really wantto know how to rid of them
hi i am 22 and i had a baby 17 months ago since my strech marks are getting bigger ad sometimes very itchy also my pregnancy belly is still there and although i have done everything in my power to loose weight i still cant and i cant afford liposuction what else can i do? i feel embarased to wear a swimming suit or dresses so my wardrobe is in sizes 14+ although i am a size 10. i dont go out because i feel big and have the feeling everyone is looking at the extra bits that are hanging there
regards
im 16 and ive got strech marks on my breasts , im a 32E and im only small in size so i know its due to me growing so far ahead of my body, but they are really unsightly and i was just wondering if there was a cheap and effective way of getting rid of them, ive used a few oils and creams that have made them slightly fade… but i am looking for something with a better effect. i also have a few on my bum but they are not as bad as on my breasts.
hi i had a baby at the age of 16 three years later i still have saggy skin and really bad stretch on my tummy and on the sides, i keep getting asked to do modelling but because im so emarrased of my saggy tits and tummy plus the stretch marks i always refuse. please help me and let me no if theres anything i can do. thanks
Stretch marks can be caused by growing quite fast, and are just the skin stretching (obviously!) as the body grows to fast.
Palmers body butter really works on stretch marks, or lavender or jojoba oil can help. They'll also usually fade in a year or less. I hope it helps.
Hi, im 15 and have awful strech marks on my inner thighs and sides i have had them since i was 14. Ive tryed many creams and some exercises nothing seems too work. Im a size 10, should i loose wieght ?
Its really getting me down as i dread going swimming and it affecting relationships too
Please help me x
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